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Who was known as the ‘Grand Old Man of India’?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Badruddin Tyabji
  2. Surendranath Banerjee
  3. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
  4. Dadabhai Naoroji

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Dadabhai Naoroji

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: D. Dadabhai Naoroji 📚 Explanation: Dadabhai Naoroji is affectionately known as the 'Grand Old Man of India' for his lifelong commitment to the Indian freedom struggle. He was a prominent leader and the first Indian to be elected to the British House of Commons. He was a founding member of the Indian National Congress and served as its President three times. His economic research on the 'Drain of Wealth' was foundational for Indian nationalist thought.